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2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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24 Dec 08.03

2024 Market Review: The best-performing assets of the year

It's certainly been an eventful year, as investors and traders navigated Fed rate cuts, ongoing wars, and the pivotal US presidential elections. Through it all, we highlight the year-to-date's (as of Dec. 24th) star performers across 4 major asset classes within the Alpari universe.

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 Dec 10.32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).

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2024 US elections: 3 markets to trade

Held every four years on the first Tuesday after 1 November, the US presidential election often brings volatility, which can serve as a gateway to opportunities in the financial markets.  
This week: Anticipating market trends and volatility
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This week: Anticipating market trends and volatility

The first full trading week of September has shown significant price movements, particularly following the US jobs report. Traders can expect a quieter week with key macroeconomic events on the horizon.
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XAUUSD trades above $2,500 mark
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06 SEP clock 12:09

XAUUSD trades above $2,500 mark

Gold is currently trading above the key $2,500 level, driven by a weaker US dollar and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This environment has created optimism among investors as they await crucial US jobs data.
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Brent bulls try to recover following a sharp decline below $73/bbl
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Brent bulls try to recover following a sharp decline below $73/bbl

Brent crude oil prices are experiencing a moderate recovery after hitting their lowest levels of the year. This rebound comes despite ongoing pressures from various factors, including economic data and geopolitical developments.
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Global markets retreat amid US economic fears
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Global markets retreat amid US economic fears

Global markets faced a significant decline as rising fears about the U.S. economy prompted investors to shift away from risk assets, especially large-cap technology stocks, leading to increased volatility in recent trading sessions.
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GER40 hits touches new high amid market optimism
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GER40 hits touches new high amid market optimism

Germany's DAX Index has briefly touched 19,007.7, rebounding from earlier declines.
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